KDC
Kandi
Benin
11,498 km
7,145 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,498 km
7,145 mi / 6,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KDC YVR
Airport Name Kandi Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KDC YVR
ICAO Code DBBK CYVR
City Kandi Richmond
Country Benin Canada
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Vancouver
Elevation 951 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, 2.930000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kandi (KDC) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,498 kilometers (7,145 miles / 6,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Benin with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Kandi, it's 01:04 in Richmond. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kandi (KDC) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kandi Airport (KDC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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